Variety traits

Inflorescence

An inflorescence is a generative plant organ that determines yield architecture, pollination type, and the potential productivity of a variety. During variety testing, it serves as an important morphological marker for assessing distinctness, uniformity, stability, and agricultural value.

Mentioned in descriptions 21 881 varieties reference book.

An inflorescence is the organ where flowers, and subsequently fruits and seeds, are formed. In agronomy, the inflorescence type, the number of flowers within it, as well as its compactness and positioning, are key traits determining a plant's potential productivity and its suitability for mechanical harvesting.

During official variety trials, the inflorescence is assessed using morphometric and visual examination methods to determine compliance with DUS criteria. Parameters are recorded as numerical values of axis length, number of flowers, branches or fruits, or by using a scoring scale reflecting compactness and other significant characteristics.

Inflorescence indices depend on both the variety's genetics and environmental conditions, including agronomic practices and weather conditions during the differentiation of the primordial inflorescence. The final assessment is conducted by comparing against a standard accepted for a specific crop in a given zone, taking into account not only the number of inflorescences themselves but also the actual seed set.

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Breakdown by crop

Inflorescence of Hydrangea macrophylla 1 061 Rose Inflorescence 796 Chrysanthemum Inflorescence 776 Inflorescence of cauliflower 281 Dahlia Inflorescence 246 Inflorescence of Garden Chrysanthemum 190 Tomato Inflorescence 182 Inflorescence of Hydrangea paniculata 180 Gerbera Inflorescence 155 Inflorescence of Hydrangea serrata 149 Zantedeschia inflorescence 146 Gladiolus Inflorescence 142 Broccoli Inflorescence 142 Inflorescence — Pelargonium zonale 135 Heuchera Inflorescence 112 Rhododendron Inflorescence 108 Inflorescence — Anthurium andreanum 103 Lily inflorescence 95 Inflorescence of Phlox paniculata 92 Verbena inflorescence 89 Hydrangea Inflorescence 87 Inflorescence — Cannabis sativa 81 Inflorescence of China Aster 80 Pelargonium Inflorescence 74

Found in these crops

Chrysanthemum 225 Gladiolus 104 Gerbera 100 Bigleaf hydrangea 73 Arum-lily 66 Tomato 63 Anthurium 61 Florist's daisy 60 Lily 47 Alstroemeria 45 Guzmania 45 Cauliflower 43

Varieties that feature this in their description

Selection based on the description text, not official resistance ratings: such data is not available in registers. Mention indicates that the trait is discussed in the variety's sources; see the variety's profile for details on what is specifically stated.

Bombay Orange

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

1 record

Amsterdam

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

BROOKAWM

Active

Poa pratensis L. · Kentucky bluegrass

1 record

Cathy

Active

Vriesea x Guzmania

1 record

Blaukehlchen

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wädenswil

1 record

Careless

Active

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Bosabel

Terminated

Hypericum androsaemum L. · Tutsan

1 record

Atlantic

Protection expired

Hyacinthus orientalis L. · Common hyacinth

1 record

Bolero

Protection expired

Gerbera L. · Gerbera

1 record

Astrida bílá

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

1 record

Bronze Velvet Pink

Terminated

Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Hér. · Horseshoe pelargonium

1 record

420 MILLARDET GRASSET

Active

Vitis L. · Grapevine

1 record

Brixino

Active

Solanum lycopersicum L. · Tomato

1 record

Ariadna

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

2 records

Aquilla

Active

Tulipa L. · Tulip

1 record

Barkas

Protection expired

Festuca pratensis Huds. · Meadow fescue

1 record

Blue Tit

Active

Hydrangea macrophylla (Thunb.) Ser. · Bigleaf hydrangea

Information regarding the breeder received in the contribution to CPVO :Wädenswil

1 record

Bombay

Terminated

Celosia argentea L. var. cristata (L.) Kuntze · Cockscomb

1 record

Astrida bronzová

Terminated

Chrysanthemum x morifolium Ramat. · Florist's daisy

1 record

Black Jack

Application submitted

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Bamako

Active

Lilium L. · Lily

1 record

Addi

Protection expired

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Antica

Terminated

Gladiolus L. · Gladiolus

1 record

Antemma

Active

Anthurium Schott · Anthurium

1 record

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Variety traits

Maturity group 89 063
Yield 67 000
Vigor 53 548
Plant height 51 504
Lodging 50 198
Taste and aroma 36 010
Variety origin 29 523
Productivity 27 845

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